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IA-63 Pampa vs L-29 Delfin

IA-63 Pampa vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 815 vs 655 km/h, range 1,500 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 3,540 kg, built 32 vs 3,665 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Aero
First flight 6 October 1984 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 32 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 15.6 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.3 m
Height 4.3 m 3.1 m
Length 10.9 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 894 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.